Nimaan naftiisa ogayn, Eebbe ma yaqaan
NEnglish Translation
He who doesn't know his soul doesn't know his Lord
Context & Meaning
Self-knowledge leads to spiritual knowledge — introspection is faith
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "N"
Nin xil qaaday, eed buu qaaday
He who takes responsibility, takes blame
He who takes responsibility, takes blame
Nabsi waa nin kugu dhashay
Vengeance grows within you
Vengeance grows within you
Nimaan naxariisan, looma naxariisto
He who shows no mercy is shown none
He who shows no mercy is shown none
Nin dhintay, kabihiisaa dhaama
The dead man's shoes are better than him
The dead man's shoes are better than him
Nimaan doqon ahayn, doqon ma yaqaan
Only a fool recognizes another fool
Only a fool recognizes another fool
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Somali proverbs (Maahmaah Soomaali) are an integral part of Somali culture, passed down through generations. They reflect the wisdom, values, and experiences of the Somali people, often relating to pastoral life, community, and traditional values.